For the cake, place the two whole (or one large ... Cut both cakes in half so that you have four layers. Spread the lemon cream evenly between the layers, stacking them on top of each other.
In a medium bowl, combine figs, raisins, cherries, apricots, honey, sherry, lemon juice, pecans, and salt. Cover with plastic wrap and let sit overnight. In the bowl of an electric mixer, cream butter ...